SM LION (IMO 9723899)
SM LION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 206,938 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,194. This capacity indicates a large-scale bulk carrier configuration suitable for major dry bulk commodities. SM LION is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 374382000
- Call sign: 3EKG8
- Gross tonnage: 107194
- Deadweight: 206938 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/07/2025
- Registered owner: LN SHIPHOLDING SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: KOREA LINE CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KLCSM CO., LTD
- ISM manager: KLC SM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 13°2.2′N · 128°21.2′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 13:06 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 13:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SM LION?
SM LION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SM LION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 206,938 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,194.
Which classification society manages SM LION?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SM LION been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for SM LION?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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